How To Fix TR422 - Local packages do not belong to a transport layer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Local packages do not belong to a transport layer

What causes this issue?

You attempted to assign a local package, whose name begins with 'T' or
'$', to a transport layer. Objects belonging to local packages are
however not transported.

System Response

The local package is not assigned to a transport layer.

How to fix this error?

Also refer to the documentation on <DS:DE.DEVCLASS>packages
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR422 - Local packages do not belong to a transport layer ?

  The SAP error message TR422, which states "Local packages do not belong to a transport layer," typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects that are in a local package that is not assigned to a transport layer. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with development objects in the ABAP Workbench (SE80) or when you are trying to create a transport request.
  Cause:
  
  Local Package: The object you are trying to transport is assigned to a local package (usually named $TMP or similar), which is not associated with any transport layer.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer for the package is not properly configured or does not exist.
  Development Class: The development class (package) of the object is not assigned to a transport layer, which is necessary for transporting objects between different systems (e.g., from Development to Quality Assurance).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TR422 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 or SE11 and check the package of the object that is causing the error.
  If the package is $TMP, you need to assign the object to a proper development package.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign a Development Package:
  
  If you need to create a new package, go to transaction SE21 (Package Builder) and create a new package.
  Ensure that the new package is assigned to a transport layer.
  
  
  
  Change Object Package:
  
  Open the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for programs, SE11 for tables).
  Change the package of the object to the newly created or an existing package that is associated with a transport layer.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured for the package. You can check this in transaction SE21 by selecting the package and reviewing its attributes.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transport Request:
  
  After changing the package, you may need to recreate the transport request for the object.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up in transaction STMS, as this can also affect the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Layer: A transport layer is a mechanism in SAP that defines how objects are transported between different systems (Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Development Package: A development package is a container for development objects in SAP. It is essential for organizing and managing objects and their transport.
  Transport Management System (TMS): TMS is the tool used to manage transports in SAP systems. It allows you to configure transport routes and manage transport requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR422 error and successfully transport your objects.